For quality control purposes, you sit in on random interviews your recruiters conduct with finalists in the employment selection process. Your recruiter Samantha has just been asked, “I’m interested in a permanent job that will last for the rest of my career. Is this the job that will do that for me?” What would you like to hear Samantha say in a response?

How HR professionals can help their organization manage risks. There are risks to people and risks to budget. Some risks can be shifted away from the organization through insurance policies. Others must be managed and minimized. When HR professionals ask to be included in executive-level discussions, explaining how risks have been controlled is one way to gain that inclusion. Real contributions to business goals and financial bottom line will gain attention every time.